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"Situated in Okinawa Prefecture on the Yaeyama Islands and located close to the Tropic of Cancer, this remote park was the first place in Japan—and the second in all of Asia—to be recognized as an International Dark Sky Park. Observers from this location can see up to 84 of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, though viewing conditions depend entirely on season and weather." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines